President's Holiday Messages
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Happy Pride Month!
Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.
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Memorial Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day and how we can honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
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Holy Week and Easter: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Lorraine Paffenroth talk about the history and meaning of Holy Week and Easter.
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Passover: President’s video
In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video
President Kavalhuna, Board of Trustees Vice Chair Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on one of the two most important festivals of the Hindu year.
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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Shai James Boyd talk about the meaning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. (Reshared from 2022)
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Black History Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video
In this 2021 presentation, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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Happy Holidays 2022: President’s Family Video
President Kavalhuna and his family share some traditions, and send warm holiday wishes to you and yours, in whatever ways you celebrate this holiday season.
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Hanukkah: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video 2022
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.
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Veterans Day: President’s Video and Veterans Court
We celebrate Veterans Day with videos from President Kavalhuna, student veterans, our Board of Trustees Vice Chair, and Judge Gene Hunt, who founded the Veterans Court.
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Halloween, All Saints’, All Souls’, and Día de los Muertos: President’s Video
Bringing back a recent video, President Kavalhuna talks about this week's holidays of Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Día de los Muertos.
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Diwali: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.